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November 19, 2015 City Council Meeting

November 19, 2015 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved numerous contracts for city services, including bridge inspections, internal audits, technical assistance, and public works construction. A significant item regarding the comprehensive plan update was tabled. The council also addressed citizen concerns about ongoing construction, including gravel, speeding, and drainage issues in a residential neighborhood.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

01:00

Approved minutes from previous meetings, declared police vehicles as surplus, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.

Approved

Resolution 833-15: City-wide Bridge Inspections

02:40

Selected CEC Corporation (Cobb Engineering) to perform city-wide bridge inspections for the 2016-2018 ODOT bridge inspection program.

Approved

Contract with Guernsey Consultants for Comprehensive Plan Update

04:50

The request to approve a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the comprehensive plan update was tabled to the next meeting due to ongoing contract finalization.

Tabled

DBX Incorporated Fuel Card Services

06:10

Approved the use of DBX Incorporated fuel card services for city vehicle fuel purchases, replacing the previous vendor and offering broader acceptance.

Approved

Reject Bids for Shade Structures at Buck Thomas Park

08:30

Rejected all bids for the purchase and installation of shade structures for Buck Thomas Park baseball fields, authorizing re-solicitation of bids to include specific project experience and references.

Approved

RFP 1516-003: Internal Audit for CDBG-DR

10:40

Awarded RFP 1516-003 to Horn CPAs and Business Advisors for internal audit services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.

Approved

RFP 1516-004: Technical Assistance for CDBG-DR

12:00

Awarded RFP 1516-004 to Community Development Services for technical assistance for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program on an as-needed, hourly basis.

Approved

RFP 1516-005: Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Cimarron Construction)

14:00

Awarded RFP 1516-005 to Cimarron Construction Company for public works on-demand construction services, specifically for drainage projects.

Approved

RFP 1516-005: Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Rudy Construction)

18:00

Awarded RFP 1516-005 to Rudy Construction Company for public works on-demand construction services, specifically for roadway drainage and emergency construction services.

Approved

RFP 1516-005: Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Silver Star Construction)

20:00

Awarded RFP 1516-005 to Silver Star Construction for public works on-demand construction services, specifically for roadway drainage and emergency construction services.

Approved

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

20:40

Approved minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.

Approved

Property and Contents Insurance Policy

21:50

Approved property and contents insurance with AmRisk, boiler and machinery policy with Excel Insurance Company, and physical damage coverage for sanitation trucks with Great American Insurance Company.

Approved

More Risk Management Consent Docket

25:30

Approved minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

27:00

Approved minutes from the previous meeting.

Approved

Executive Session

36:00

The council convened an executive session to discuss pending litigation and authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary actions.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

December 3rd

Regional Task Force Press Conference (Rail)

Local Santa Fe Station, public unveiling of efforts for regional rail trends.

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 for the City Council.

$6,832,186.62

Comprehensive Plan Update Contract (Guernsey Consultants)

Proposed amount for the comprehensive plan update, item was tabled.

$401,491

Internal Audit for CDBG-DR (Horn CPAs)

Cost for internal audit services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.

$65,178.96

Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 for the More Public Works Authority.

$572,348.70

Property and Contents Insurance Policy

Total approximate cost for property, contents, boiler and machinery, and sanitation truck physical damage insurance policies for one year.

$316,000

Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 for the More Risk Management.

$220,060.72

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One citizen, Belinda Moors, addressed the council regarding ongoing construction in the Electric Addition neighborhood. She raised concerns about excessive gravel left in yards, speeding issues on newly paved streets, overly steep driveways, and the lack of fencing around a new drainage ditch, expressing dissatisfaction with the contractor (Solar Star Construction) and city staff communication.

Construction impact on residents Public safety (speeding, drowning risk) Communication with residents Property damage/maintenance

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Consideration of approval of a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the comprehensive plan update.

Deadlines

  • Shade structures for Buck Thomas Park baseball fields to be completed by March.

Watch For

  • Re-bidding of traffic signal construction services due to unclear bid specifications.

Announcements

  • A press conference for the Regional Task Force regarding rail development will be held on December 3rd at the local Santa Fe station.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes, declare police vehicles surplus, and approve/ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 3: Resolution Number 833-15

Selecting CEC Corporation to perform city-wide bridge inspections for 2016-2018 ODOT program.

Approved

Item 4: Contract with Guernsey Consultants

Consider approval of a contract for the comprehensive plan update.

Tabled

Item 5: DBX Incorporated Fuel Card Services

Consider approving the use of DBX Incorporated fuel card services for police department purposes.

Approved

Item 6: Reject Bids for Shade Structures

Discuss and consider rejecting all bids for shade structures at Buck Thomas Park baseball fields and authorizing re-solicitation.

Approved

Item 7: RFP 1516-003 Internal Audit

Consider awarding RFP 1516-003 for internal audit services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery to Horn CPAs and Business Advisors.

Approved

Item 8: RFP 1516-004 Technical Assistance

Consider awarding RFP 1516-004 for technical assistance for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery to Community Development Services.

Approved

Item 9: RFP 1516-005 Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Cimarron Construction Company)

Consider awarding RFP 1516-005 for public works on-demand construction services to Cimarron Construction Company.

Approved

Item 10: RFP 1516-005 Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Rudy Construction Company)

Consider awarding RFP 1516-005 for public works on-demand construction services to Rudy Construction Company.

Approved

Item 11: RFP 1516-005 Public Works On-Demand Construction Services (Silver Star Construction)

Consider awarding RFP 1516-005 for public works on-demand construction services to Silver Star Construction.

Approved

Item 12: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes and approve/ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 13: Property and Contents Insurance Policy

Consider approval of property and contents insurance policy, boiler and machinery policy, and physical damage coverage for sanitation trucks.

Approved

Item 14: More Risk Management Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes and approve/ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 16: More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes.

Approved

Item 17A: Citizen's Forum

Forum for items not on the agenda.

Information Only

Item 17B: Items from City Council

Council members' announcements or discussions.

Information Only

Item 17C: Items from City Manager

City Manager's announcements or discussions.

Information Only

Item 18: Executive Session

Discuss pending claim by Jeff Bridges against the City of Moore and authorization for legal counsel and staff.

Approved

Item 19: Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Approved